About GHC

Our mission is to provide access to excellent educational opportunities for the intellectual, cultural and physical development of a diverse population.

Since 1970, Georgia Highlands College has served the Northwest Georgia communities. Founded as Floyd Junior College, GHC now serves over 6,000 students in the region. It became a state college in May of 2011.

Our Campus Locations

Over the years, Georgia Highlands College has grown to six locations in five Northwest Georgia communities.

Two Year. Four Year. Right Here.

Welcome to Georgia Highlands College! Here we put our students first. You won’t find a better career pathway at a more affordable rate anywhere. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree, bachelor’s degree, and online degree options. GHC offers a fully online Bachelor of Science in both nursing and dental hygiene. Additionally, GHC offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in both healthcare management and logistics and supply chain management.

At GHC, we are happy to provide disability assistance for students who have qualified for admission. We aim to promote equal educational opportunities and offer a welcoming, supportive environment for all of our students. Furthermore, GHC cares about its student’s safety. We encourage all of our students to check out our campus safety information.

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online. GHC is proud to support the local economy with a regional economic impact of nearly $150 million.